Head of R&D, Defense Systems & Industrialization

Onodrim Industries

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Onodrim Industries in Amsterdam seeks a Head of R&D for OnodrimX to lead a mixed team of software and hardware engineers. Translate priorities into a portfolio of programs with milestones and measurable demonstrations to real users, and own execution across hardware, firmware and software.

You will oversee hiring, budgeting, and the industrialisation of prototypes, coordinating with portfolio companies, suppliers and Forward Deployed teams across Europe, with travel to test sites and partners as

Qualifications

A degree in engineering or closely related technical discipline.
7+ years in engineering, including 4+ years building hardware or software and leading teams.
Experience delivering products or demonstrations to real users.
Clear, direct communication in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

Set goals and milestones for multiple R&D programmes.
Decompose programmes into subsystems and tasks across hardware, firmware and software.
Run the team and manage day-to-day priorities and reviews.
Track progress against milestones and adjust scope to meet dates.
Own demonstrations and field logistics with customers and partners.
Plan build vs. buy decisions and standardise platforms where possible.
Hire and grow the team and manage suppliers/partners.